Dive-site story
Located off the bay of Mindelo, the islet of Ilhéu dos Pássaros—locally known as Djeu—offers diving along rugged volcanic slopes and rocky ledges. Steeper drop-offs give way to scattered boulders and sandy channels where Atlantic species mingle with tropical reef fish. Swells entering the channel between São Vicente and Santo Antão frequently bring pelagic visitors into the area.
Volcanic underwater topography with rocky overhangs and small caverns
Schools of predatory fish hunting along the outer drop-offs
Sheltered boulder fields sheltering crustaceans and benthic species
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and calmer sea conditions generally prevail in late summer and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowmouth BarracudaSphyraena viridensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Guinean ParrotfishSparisoma choati | Common | ||||||||||||
| Horse-eye JackCaranx latus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Brown MorayGymnothorax unicolor | Common | ||||||||||||
| Cape Verde Spiny LobsterPalinurus charlestoni | Common |
Marine forecast
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